Highlights of 2016 Program Changes for SPP
The Scholastic Pistol Program will have several updates to its handbook for 2016, with changes in athlete divisions, several procedures, range commands, and other areas. Here is a preview of the highlights: 3. GROUPING ATHLETES – DIVISIONS Categories To level the playing field even more, novice athletes compete in a separate competitive grouping or category from the more experienced athletes. COACHES, please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that your athletes are classified correctly. Please verify all squadding rosters at each event you attend. Incorrectly classified athletes will result in re-classification of that squad to the Open Division, if applicable, or if there is no Open Division, the disqualification of that squad. Category Classification Rules First-year athletes in the Intermediate Division will have one year to be classified in the Entry Level category. After one year in the Entry Level category, Intermediate Division athletes will be classified in the Advanced Category.
First-year athletes in the Senior Division will have one year to be classified in the Junior Varsity category. After one year in the Junior Varsity category, Senior Division athletes will be classified in the Varsity category.
We have adjusted our age divisions so they fall in line with the divisions that SCTP uses. All athletes will fall into the following divisions and categories. We have added some categories within the divisions as well that will give more opportunities for the athletes.
- Intermediate Division (Grades 6-8) – previously Junior Division - ages 12-16
- Entry Level - 1st year of participation in the intermediate division Advanced Level - After 1 year of participation in the intermediate division
Senior Division (Grades 9-12) – previously ages 17-20
- Junior Varsity - 1st year of participation in the senior division Varsity - After 1 year of participation in the senior division
College - There are no separate categories for the Collegiate division Open - Competitive squad of athletes from a single team with multiple classifications